Month: January 2022

1st quarter – the big focus is the economy which seems to be doing well. This is certainly a good time to deal with outstanding debt. We may well be able to borrow money from others as long as the resources are invested in long term infrastructure projects. This chart refers to disruptions at Parliament and could well refer to the recent fire at Parliament. Is this described as a terrorism incident? The chart seems to indicate that this is the case.

2nd quarter – this chart describes problems for our image as a country and describes that the problems are connected to known enemies within SA. There is a big emphasis in this chart on partnerships and many of these could be beneficial. But it could equally describe that some are tarnished by corruption. We will need to be careful about who and what? If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. The President is certainly driving this agenda. There is much energy being directed to the public service and this concept of ethical, values based public servants needs to be addressed. The public service may benefit financially from investors, but it does describe the situation as unpredictable and risky for investors. Ordinary South Africans continue to be focused on the economy as this seems to have fallen off since the holiday period. It looks like we may have to endure a sporting difficulty. We need to purge the rot – does this relate to administration? There are long standing problems that need to be addressed.

3rd quarter – there is much focus in this chart on trade, travel and the judiciary, legal system. This is certainly an important time for all legal matters and progress looks good for the country and the government. This could well improve our image if we get this right and due process is allowed to proceed. There may be some disruptions and unexpected legal events that we need to manage. The travel and tourism sector looks like it recovers well over this period. The President remains focused on partnerships and once again it looks like some may be devious. This is an excellent time to gain access to resources from others and invest in the public service and infrastructure. We must think long term and be single minded in our pursuit. This could speak about investment in communication and transport.

4th quarter – the economy is not likely to be doing well in this period. Are we able to borrow resources or are investors likely to invest? It seems somewhat unlikely. There is too much uncertainty and policy direction is not clear. Our poor economic situation is tarnishing our image. The currency is likely to loose value at this time. There seems to be a big upheaval coming in government and this chart describes a volatile and unpredictable period especially for the leadership and President. Known enemies of the government are wanting to create disruption and change. Is Parliament able to manage this issue? It seems like they don’t know which way to turn. Ordinary people want accountability and if this means jail then so be it. But does the judicial system have what it takes to hold those accountable? Do we see destruction of infrastructure especially related to public spaces? Do we see a repeat episode of the July 2021 riots? How does this affect the government going forward? Change is necessary but chaotic change is almost always a disaster.

Saturn square Uranus started in March 2020 and will finally leave and part ways in December 2022. It entered aspect in March 2020 and then left shortly afterwards in April 2020. It then entered into aspect again in January 2021 and leaves again in February 2022. This aspect was exact on 17 February, 15 June and 24 December 2021. The tension was mostly felt in 2021. This aspect slowly moves apart in 2022 but does come together again in July and leaves again in December 2022. So the remnant of this square between Saturn and Uranus will still likely be felt in 2022 but to a lesser intensity than in 2021.

Saturn square Uranus is a very tricky aspect which speaks about social unrest and social activism. Saturn represents those in authority and the rules and regulations. Uranus on the other hand represents freedom and independence. It is interesting that during this period most countries around the world entered some kind of lockdown with mixed success. Early on people bought into the concept of locking down for a limited period of time to slow the pace of the virus but as time wore on, more and more people became disillusioned with lockdown and the restrictions on their freedom and independence especially in democracies around the world. There were those in society that were hell bent on following the rules even if they made no sense whatsoever and those that rebelled completely and didn’t want to be locked down or told what to do. It was these folks who valued freedom and independence and wanted more personal responsibility.

Lockdown policies have divided society, so too talk about vaccination mandates and passports. The same applies – there are those individuals who feel it is the right thing to do to protect themselves and society in general and there are others totally against mandates of any kind. They value freedom of choice. These planets are square – 90 degrees apart and this aspect creates enormous tension as both planets demand attention. This aspect also highlights the gap between the older generation and the youth, those invested in the system and those individuals seemingly excluded from the system. Lockdowns have been hugely costly economically and have aggravated differences between rich and poor. The inequality in society has been truly exposed and one could argue that it has significantly worsened. Poorer societies have struggled to cope with lockdown. More people have been left unemployed. It is these children that have had a really rough time with schools closed and not being able to access quality education as there is no WIFI or data available at home. The cost to society will be immense whichever way one looks at the problem.

Saturn speaks about society and the rules and regulations that govern organised living. This is important especially with regards to long term planning in any democracy. It is important to gain a greater understanding of our rights and responsibilities individually and collectively. With rights come responsibilities. In the last few decades a lot of emphasis has been focused on rights but perhaps not as much on the responsibilities attached to those rights.

Uranus speaks about freedom and independence and this planet certainly doesn’t want to be tied down or restricted in any manner or form. It desperately wants to redefine the structure of society and embrace new insights to create a better society in the future. But Uranus is volatile and often destructive and we certainly have witnessed this in SA – July insurrection (Zuma incarceration) and US – storming of Capitol Hill by Trump supporters post election announcement.

Uranus would like to tear things apart to create something new. But Saturn tells us that building important institutional frameworks takes time and needs to be done in an ordered manner. This is the tension we have observed in SA and globally around so many issues.

We do have a short window of opportunity to imagine a better world with Jupiter conjunct Neptune from 19 March to 8 May 2022. This aspect is exact on 12 April 2022. Neptune is the dreamer and the idealist. Jupiter wants goodness, growth and spiritual connection especially in the sign of Pisces. This aspect is reminding us of our interconnectedness. Nothing is separate. We are not islands. Island nations have been quick to shut borders and yet the virus travels across the globe. What happens in one country is bound to have an impact elsewhere around the world. Covid-19 has shown us this. It is everywhere regardless of the interventions. We need to connect with the goodness of humanity and find this in each other no matter where we live. Our connection to nature and all living creatures big and small is also significant. We are part of nature and we are all part of the universe. We need to expand our individual and collective consciousness and embrace our interconnectedness with the natural world.

ANC

Looking back, on 8 Jan 1990, Saturn made a conjunction to the Sun – a time for the leadership of the ANC to step up, taking on new responsibilities. A month later on 2 Feb 1990 the ANC was unbanned by FW de Klerk. It sure was a time for the ANC to play a much more significant role in the leadership and direction of SA.

Fast forward to 2019 and Saturn is once again conjunct the Sun in the ANC chart. A full cycle has completed – 29 year Saturn cycle. It is an important time to look at the roles and responsibilities of the ANC leadership. This is significant as once again it requires the leadership to be disciplined in fulfilling their duties and responsibilities. It is a time to grow up, take charge, make important long term decisions and show leadership, thereafter earning the respect of others. This period is active from Feb to Nov 2019.

In addition there is a very difficult transit affecting the chart of the ANC – Pluto opposed Neptune – March 2019 to Nov 2020. This is going to be a very difficult time for the ANC as it gets to the bottom of all the illicit activities that have been going on within the organisation. Pluto demands that these allegations be investigated thoroughly. It is a time where the ANC needs to purge those involved in illicit activities and deal with matters that have been swept under the carpet. This is not going to be an easy process but is absolutely necessary for renewal. Strong leadership will be incredibly important at this time.

From March to Dec 2020, Saturn will make a conjunction to Uranus in the ANC chart. This last happened on 26 Jan 1991 after the ANC was unbanned in early 1990. This will once again be a time when we are likely to see the emergence of something new within the ANC. It describes that there will be a clash of the traditional versus more modern/innovative/revolutionary values and ideas. It speaks about a time of renewal if undertaken in a responsible, methodical and structured manner. It is likely to be rocky and unstable during this period of transition. Hopefully after this time they have rid the organisation of the corrupt and rotten members of the party and can move forward on a new trajectory.

SOUTH AFRICA

The chart of South Africa has the Sun at 6 degrees Taurus. Uranus is currently moving through the sign of Taurus. This is a time where change is disruptive and unpredictable. The sun in a chart refers to the leadership of the country and this indicates that big changes are necessary. It describes that these times will be rocky and turbulent but could also be exciting if we embrace a new direction. We will need to be bold and innovative.

We do need to clean out the rot and this is not going to be a pleasant process. The SA chart describes that for the next 3 years from 2020 to 2022 we have to embark on a major clean out and those responsible for corruption need to be sent to jail.

From Jul 2023 to April 2024 things will shift significantly. Do we have a woman in the presidency? The public will have had enough and demand significant change. The public service will need to be changed fundamentally. This is not going to be easy. Transformed into a public service – truly at service to the people of SA?

Some thoughts on SA and the ANC 2019 and ahead – louise kerby astrologer

In 2022, Mercury will be retrograde fours times.
From January 14 to February 3, from May 10 to June 3, from September 9 to October 2, and from December 29 to January 18, 2023.
It is always a good time to back up phones and computers prior to the retrograde period in case these items get lost or there are technical problems. Be mindful of all communication whether verbal or in writing. Be conscious of delays with any documentation. It may end up being a good thing as more information comes to your attention. Be mindful of applying for any documents whether for travel or work or personal details. Make copies of all information you submit. It is at these times that things go missing or documents emailed are not received. So if these applications are important, make backups.
Be careful on the roads, this is not the best time to be involved in a car accident. It will cause you an inconvenience as you are without your car for a few weeks. You may well loose your car keys – so keep them in the usual place!
Mercury retrograde is usually not a drama just an inconvenience when things go wrong. There may be more misunderstandings than usual.